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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,131.99 and 343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,131.99 and 343.90 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,131.99 = 343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,131.99 = 343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,131.99 × 343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 389,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,291.36/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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